P-List expertise needed

[Ted Samsel]

Tom Stanton sez:
> 
> This will sound disingenuous but I never found Pynchon as difficult as
> his reputation. New readers should try leaving the hallowed-ness at the
> door and just enjoy the ride first time out, and if they're smitten they'll
> come back again (& again u.s.b). Keep a dictionary handy, and maybe
> a desk encyclopedia if you get hooked.

I agree wholeheartedly with this. He's just an author.......
but a good one. 

Ted Samsel....tejas at infi.net